Typhoon Haiyan CS Flashcards
When was typhoon Haiyan
November 2013
How powerful was Typhoon Haiyan
Sustained winds over 150 mph and in some parts almost 195mph. Haiyan was a category 5 super typhoon
What was abnormal about Typhoon Haiyan
It formed after the official typhoon season ending: November 1st
Why was Typhoon Haiyan able to remain so powerful even when crossing over the Philippines
Because the Philippines is made up of thousands of islands so there was always warm ocean wherever it went, even across land.
What were the secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
- 14 million people effected
- 6 million lost their source of income
- power supplies cut off
- outbreak of disease
- looting and violence
- destruction of roads and transport slowed down aid efforts
What were the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan
- 6300 killed
- 40000 homes damaged
- 600000 people displaced
- 30000 fishing boats destroyed
- 400mm of rain lead to flooding
Immediate response to Typhoon Haiyan
- International aid
- 1200 evacuation centres set up
- field hospitals set up
Long-term responses to Haiyan
- Financial aid and medical support from the UN
- rebuilding of roads and airports
- rice farming and fishing quickly re-established
- cyclone shelters built
How many people lost their income
6 million
How many people were affected
14 million
How many people were killed
6300 killed
How many homes damaged
40,000 homes damaged
How many people were displaced
600,000 people
